Last week we were invited to the birthday party of a frail and feisty woman in our church who’s on hospice care. Her family had come in from around the country to laugh, cook, tell stories, and revisit the memories that had brought them to that day.…

Note:  You’ve probably noticed different designs and colors appearing in my blog header.  I have been experimenting with varoius ideas and just like to pop them up on the blog for a few days to see how I like them.  I haven’t yet found a final design, but just didn’t want you to be surprised if you continue to see me trying out new ideas.…

In December of 2002, about a month before Sarah’s bone marrow transplant, our family spent a week in Orlando, Florida.…

Good morning, lovely Smithellaneous-ites! …